[ CR ]   OBITUARIES

WALTER B. CRABB   cemetery #89D

Walter B. Crabb, age 92, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care
Center, formerly of the Riverhills Apts., died Monday afternoon,
November 22, 1999, at the Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 26, 1999,
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial 
at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Walter was born September 14, 1907, in Kewaunee County, son of the 
late Ben and Laura Monahan Crabb. On October 28, 1930, he was married 
to Viola Sturm at Mishicot. She preceded him in death December 30, 
1974. Walter was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Co. for many 
years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Hamilton Good Fellowship 
Club and was active with scouting years ago. He enjoyed traveling, 
dancing and gardening.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, three daughters 
and three sons-in-law, 18 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren. He is 
further survived by a brother and sister-in-law, and a special friend. 
Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by three
grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church after 10 a.m. Friday, 
until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening 
visitation.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 24, 1999


EUGENE CRAITE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901:
Death yesterday of a 6-mo. old son of Geo. Craite here. 
The funeral will be held this morning.


EUSEBE CRAITE   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1894: 
Death in Mishicott on Sat. of Mr. Eusebe Craite, father of 
Mr. Isaac Craite, at the age of 71. The funeral took place 
Mon. at the Catholic Cemetery in Mishicott where the 
deceased’s 7 sons and 2 daughters reside.


ISAAC CRAITE

Memorial for Isaac Craite Now Part of Circuit Court Records:
Following is the memorial to the late Judge Isaac Craite, present by 
Edward L. Kelley for the Bar Association at the services held in circuit 
court Saturday afternoon and which, on order of Judge Kirwan becomes a 
part of the records of the court.
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MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT:
The Manitowoc County Bar Association desires to respectfully submit to the 
Circuit Court the following memorial to our departed friend and brother, 
Honorable Isaac Craite.
It was very noticable to the professional brethren and intimate friends of 
Judge Craite that for some period of time prior to his untimely departure, 
he would, in social intercourse direct the genial flow of conversation to 
the all absorbing mystery of death. Some of us remember numerous lively 
discussion in the last year he was with us upon this subject which seemed 
to have developed for him an impelling fascination in its possibilities for 
conjecture and speculation. He never professed fear of the grim messenger 
but the suddenly developed interest in the mystery lying behind the frail 
but impenetrable veil suggests that some premonition had come to him, which 
he secretly bore, that his spiritual sight might soon behold the mystery 
which he always strongly contended was never intended to be and never had 
been revealed to those abiding in the flesh.
He wanted no mourning over him; on the contrary his desire being that we 
engage in pleasant social activity in remembrance of the many happy hours 
his geniality had contributed to us. His desire was most reasonable and 
natural, for if we believe with the philosopher that death is the end, or 
believe as the Christian that it is the beginning, it is never philosophical 
nor religious to mourn overmuch for those who die. For, if to die is to enter 
on a dreamless and eternal sleep, then are the dead at rest? And if death 
is but the dawn of an eternal and painless day, then are they blessed indeed, 
and all mourning is but a selfish sorrow at our loss and not theirs.
We see the working of Nature and proclaim them wise in all things save the 
one cause of death for man. We know that She is neither kind not pitiless; 
nor capricious nor fitful, but simply logical and inexorable. She smiles 
upon our greatest griefs and roars in wintry storm upon our holiest festival, 
and yet we know that for every seeming caprice there is a fixed law which She 
can no more evade than can the highest developed of eartly creatures, Man.
We love to see the budding grass, the blooming flowers and to inhale the sweet-
scented air of Spring untroubled by the thought that when the chilly blasts of 
winter and the flower decay, for we know that they will wave and bloom again 
in their old forms, or by subtle chemistry of Nature be changed into some new 
shape of life and beauty to gladden and enrich the world.
If, then, such loving care is bestowed upon beast and bird and grass and trees 
and flowers, may we not believe that for the noblest of her creatures an equal 
care has been provided? This is the consolation and the faith of most, the 
hope of all who live; the hope that surged in the life of our dparted brother, 
and holding fast to this faith, I will proceed to a brief sketch of the life 
and character of the emancipated member of our bar.
Judge Isaac Craite was a native of this county, having been born in the Town of 
Manitowoc Rapids on April 26th, 1858, being the second oldest of ten children 
of Euseb Craite and Zoe Ruell Craite. His ancestry was French Canadia, his father 
coming to Manitowoc Rapids from St. Lawrence, Canada and his mother from an 
adjoining town. His parents were married at Manitowoc Rapids and Judge Craite 
was born on a farm near the village of Branch, in that town.
The family moved from the town of Manitowoc Rapids to a farm in the town of 
Mishicot when young Craite was thirteen years of age.
He received such early education as the common schools of the county at that 
time afforded, having attended school at Branch and in the town of Mishicot. 
Being one of the oldest of a large family he was obliged to help considerably 
in the work on the farm during all of his school years. As a boy he had a 
strong and worthy ambition to secure an education and finally attended the 
Oshkosh Normal School. Before finishing his course in that institution he 
accepted an opprotunity to teach school in Montpelier, in Kewaunee County. 
Later he taught school in his home town and continured teaching there for 
several years.
His likeable qualities, industry and attainments made him personally popular and 
while teaching school he was elected Town Clerk of the Town of Mishicot and the 
Justice-of-the-Peace, which office was in that day a considerably more importance 
than it is now. He held that office until his election as Municipal Judge of 
Manitowoc county.
In 1887 and again in 1889 Judge Craite while still a young man, was elected to 
the State Assembly where he made a creditable record although his party was in 
the minority. While teaching school and holding various offices of public trust 
he used his spare time to studying law and on the 27th day of August, 1890, upon 
examination before the State Board he was admitted to the practice of the law. 
He commenced his professional career in his home village of Mishicot and for a 
time was associated with the late County Judge, Frank Mansau.
A few months before reaching his majority he was married to Miss Adeline Fortier 
who survives him. While no children came to bless this union his domestic life 
was most tranquil and happy. To a child he adopted he was a kind and indulgent 
father. His mother now 89 years of age survives him, living with a daughter in
Green Bay is a well, hardy and well preserved old lady.
The municipal Court for Manitowoc County was created by the legislative session 
of 1895 and the first election to the office of judge of that court was elected 
and entered upon the duties of the office the following month. His long and active 
service as a justic-of-the-peace, his knowledge of men and his experience at the 
bar eminently qualified him for the duties of that office and he was re-elected 
in 1897 for the long term of four years. No one ever questioned his honesty or 
integrity as judge. The amounts involved in the cases before him were not large 
but the cases ran a fair gamut of the law and he met every duty fearlessly, 
conducted his business expeditiously and made a very creditable record on the 
bench. 
His opinions and decisions were based upon common sense and sound judgement and 
his knowledge of men and of common, every day affairs was a great assistance to 
him and became a valueable asset to the county.
Upon retiring from the bench in 1901 he entered upon the active practice of the 
law in Manitowoc which continued to the day of his death. During that time he was 
associated with the late Richard Burke and with Edward Schmitz, but for several 
years practiced alone. For nearly twenty years he was one of the most prominent 
members of this bar, always enjoying a large clientage and securing his full 
measure of success in the trial of cases. No member of this bar could look upon 
him as an unworthy opponent in the trial of jury cases and the secret of his 
success in the trial of these case is not hard to find. His habits of life and 
thought perculiarly adapted him to dealing with juries. Unabashed in homely but 
fluent speech he was intimately acquainted with the homely side of a juryman's 
nature. Never a great reader of books he was a great reader of men, and took a 
kindly and genuine interest in all the little details of men's lives. On his 
journeys North for pleasure or on business and on his journeys elsewhere he 
always entered a smoking car and in a few minutes would be discussing with some 
traveler, no matter how lowly he might appear, the ordinary, personal every day 
subjects of particular interest to his fellow traveler. He would rather put up 
at a second class hotel, not from mercenary motives for there nothing approaching 
such nature in him, but because he felt that there, as in the smoking car, he 
could obtain information from the people than in the better class of service. 
The people he met there are less guarded in their speech, more frank in the 
expression of opinion, less veneered with that social hypocrisy born of organized 
society, and have a narrower range of subject of discussion. The judge was always 
fond of talking to such people, and his memory treasured everything they said, 
even the most trifling and apparently immaterial events, so that he could always 
call them to his aid when necessary. He would listen with equal interest to the 
politician discussing the government of the world and the quiet farmer discussing 
the relative value of foods for swine, and he would remember which was the best 
food and why. So in discussing a case to a jury, he was equipped for the task by
being able to talk to them about the little affairs that interested them, and 
while this kind of argument seemed irrelevant to the lawyers sitting around, it 
was in fact very effective; it placed him en raport with the jury and they felt 
as much at home with him as though they were sitting on a chopping block 
discussing neighborhood affairs.
For several years, Judge Craite was an active and an influential member of the 
Board of Education and at one time was nominated for the office of Mayor of 
Manitowoc, and though defeated, considering the time and character of the 
campaign he made a very creditable run for that office.
Some traits of the Judge's professional character is spoken of because that 
character belongs to us. Of him personally all men speak well and while there 
is for him, as for us and all lawyers, no hope that his professional work will 
live his memory will be preserved because of his personal worth and his genial 
disposition. He was charitable and kind-hearted, strong in his friendships, 
weak in his enmitties. Though he tried at times to make himself believe that he 
was unforgiving, he was not. He was broad in his personal views and quarreled 
with no man's beliefs.
He was a great story-teller and his stories were most always pointed and apropos. 
There is no faculty more valued and less understood than the use of a good story 
in an argument. Well told, it illuminates the subject so that even the dull-
witted can see its force. There is no boundary line between humor and pathos; 
they blend together so quietly that the change cannot be seen, and yet the very 
practicable man always thinks the man of humor is a mere jester and nothing more. 
We who knew Judge Craite well and measured swords with him know that there was 
often serious purpose back of his jest or story.
In deference to universal precedent we ought not in conclusion omit the quotation 
that "he had his faults." So have the Pyramids, but from the dawn of history 
they have stood among the beleaguering sands of the desert and listened with 
attention to the fault finding centuries.
The faultless man is fortunately an impossibility; but were it possible to 
inflict the earth with such a monster, mankind would rise with one accord and 
slay it! To say a man had faults is to say that he is human. It will be well for 
the surviving relatives of the next who dies, if standing above his grave some 
friend can say without blushing as we can and so say of Judge Craite. He was a 
good friend, a good citizen, a good neighbor, a good husband, a good father, and 
an honest man.
He is at rest. The sorrow, suffering and disappointments of the world can torture 
him no more. The voice of Calumny cannot wound his heart nor words of love and 
kindness reach him.
"The joy, the triumph, the lament, the exaltation and the pain" of life are his 
no more.
Touched by the magic wand of the barrier at which all who live must pause, flung 
wide its gates to let him through and closing left us - not him - in darkness. 
And so, barred from the light of knowledge, in faith we hope and question. He who 
only a short time ago questioned and argued with us now sees and knows. We grope 
amoung the shadows of the night of life; he stands in the radiance of perpetual 
day. And so, we, his professional brethren, leave him to his rest, and await the 
breaking of that cloudless dawn, when, out of dark we shall meet and know.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 9, 1920 P. 8
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[bur. 02-27-1918/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Mrs. Adeline Craite lot]


MRS. ZOE CRAITE   cemetery #63

MRS. ZOE CRAITE DIES, AGED 93, AT GREEN BAY
Mother of Late Judge Craite Passes Away at Home of Daughter
Infirmities of old age caused the death of Mrs. Zoe Craite,
mother of the late Judge Craite of this city, her death
occurring last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Fortier, 905 Dousman street, Green Bay.
Mrs. Craite was born at Three Rivers, Canada, in 1831, and
had she lived until her next birthday, July 8, would have
been ninety-three years of age.
Following the death of her husband in this city, Mrs. Craite
made her home with a son, the late Judge Isaac Craite of this
city. Upon his death nine years ago, she went to Green Bay to
reside with her daughter, Mrs. Fortier.
Surviving Relatives
Mrs. Craite is survived by four sons and two daughters; Nelson,
of Racine; Eusebe, of St. Paul; George, Milwaukee; Jerome, Los
Angeles; Mrs. Elizabeth Fortier, Green Bay; and Mrs. Ida 
Kimmers, of Two Rivers. There are eighteen grand children and
eight great grandchildren.
Her oldest son, Nelson, who is seventy-one years of age, was
at the bedside of his mother when she died.
The funeral will be held Saturday with obsequies at St. Patrick's
church of Green Bay and interment at Mishicot.
The Manitowoc Herald-News, Thursday, June 26, 1924, front page


BENJAMIN A. CRANE   cemetery #89A

Benjamin A. Crane, 79, of 3118 Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers, a retired longtime Chicago 
postal clerk, died Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been 
a patient for a month.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers, conducted by Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M., directed by Worshipful 
Master Robert R. Gauthier. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Crane was born in October of 1888 at Menominee, Mich., a son of the late Fred and 
Elizabeth Mabee Crane. When he was a child his family brought him to Two Rivers. As a 
young man he moved to Chicago where he was employed for many years at the Chicago Post 
Office. He married the former Meta Hartung in Two Rivers June 18, 1927. He was a member 
of Two Rivers' Lodge of Masons.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Richard Kirchner of Mt. Pleasant, Mich. A 
brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1968 P. 14


KURTH CROCKER   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sep. 1909: 
Death here Thursday morning of the 9-year old son of Arthur Crocker after a
short illness.


ADELA I. CROLL   cemetery #44

Miss Adela Croll, 82, formerly of N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. James Knuth will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Croll was born July 21, 1888, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and 
Amelia Abel Croll. She was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and 
a charter member of the Ladies Aid of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Arnold, of Manitowoc and the Rev. Melvin Croll, of 
Mayville and several nieces and nephews. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 11, 1971
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[d. 06-10-1971/age 82 yrs./bur. on Frank M. Croll lot]
(b. 21 Jul 1888/d. Jun 1971/SSDI)


EMILIE CROLL   cemetery #44

Mrs. Frank Croll, 83, of 857 North 15th street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Redeemer Evangelical 
Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Valentine Mack will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Emily Abel in Germany in 1867 and accompanied her parents to 
Manitowoc county when a child. The family located in Manitowoc in 1873. In 
1884 she was married to Frank Croll. She was the oldest member of the Redeemer 
congregation and an honorary member of the Ladies Aid society of the church. 
Mr. Croll died in 1936.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Flora Schoening and Miss Adela Croll of 
Manitowoc; two sons, Arnold of Manitowoc and the Rev. Melvin Croll of Greenleaf, 
Wis.; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Frazer mortuary. The casket will be brought to the 
church at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 5, 1951 P. 2
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[d. 03-03-1951/age 83 yrs./bur. on Frank M. Croll lot]


LILLIAN CROLL   cemetery #44

Young Daughter Dies At Croll Home Here
A two weeks illness proved fatal to Lillian, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Arnold Croll, 1712 New York avenue. She died last evening. The child who 
was a student at the school of the Immanuel Lutheran congregation, Pine street, 
will be buried Thursday with services at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. 
from the church, the Rev. Uetzmann officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen.
Classmates of Miss Croll will act as pallbearers.
Survivors are the parents and two brothers (private), both at home. 
The body was removed to the home this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 29, 1934 P. 2
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[bur. 5-31-1934/age 11 yr/cause: acute nephritis/bur. on Arnold Croll lot]


WILLIAM CROLL   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901
Death Tues. of WILLIAM CROLL, a well-known citizen who has lived in our city since
1877, following a long affliction with dropsy. Mr. CROLL, a "Pennsylvania Dutchman", 
reached the age of 68. He was active in local politics and was in the State 
Legislature in 1890 and 1892, where he served truly and intelligently. His funeral 
will be held Sat. afternoon.


MARIA CRONEN   cemetery #22

Name: Cronin, Caroline
D.: 11/8/1872
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 15 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: 
Add. info: Record Says Maria Cronin
Pg. #: 134
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Cronen, Mary (child -Jan. 20, 1858-Nov. 8, 1872 
daughter of David Cronen and Sarah Murphy [David and Sarah were married at 
St. Gregory on Aug. 25, 1855, which is the second marriage ever performed at 
St. Gregory -Clarence Schad claims that David died of rabies and needed to be 
tied to a bed until he died] -kept at the Oschwald orphanage) -no stone


JOHN CRONIN   cemetery #55

Manitowoc Tribune, Vol. 18 No. 44, February 15, 1872, Page 4 Column 6 

It becomes our painful duty to record the death of one of our best citizens in 
the prime of life and in the midst of great usefulness.  John Cronin died at his 
residence in Maple Grove, last Friday, Feb. 9th, at the age of 27 years, of 
consumption, leaving behind his mourning parents loving, now disconsolate, young 
wife and two small children.
John, whom we have known and respected from his boyhood up, learned the printer's 
trade in he[sic] Pilot office, then was employed for a long time in the Paper 
Warehouse of Hon. J.A. Noonan, in Milwaukee, and returned about four years ago 
to this county, where he started a country store in Maple Grove, and had soon 
established a thriving and profitable business; he was appointed Post Master at 
Maple Grove and honored with all the public offices he was willing to accept.
But that insidious destroyer soon made itself felt by its victim, who, bravely 
bore and finally resignedly yielded to its deadly influence.


MAMIE CRONIN   cemetery #55

(co. death index vol.9 p 110)
Mamie Cronin, Town of Franklin, died Feb. 28, 1909 at age 24  of Consumption. 
She was single, born and buried in Maple Grove on Mar. 2, 1909. Her father 
was James Cronin, born in Conneticut. Her mother was Katherine Sheehey, born 
in Franklin, WI. Her occupation was domestic. The informant for the death 
cert. was Patrick Sheehey. Undertaker was J. P. Watt.


ELISABETHA CRONON   cemetery #22

Name: Cronin, Elisabeth
D.: 5/7/1872
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/30/1872
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 16 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: 129
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Cronon, Elisabeth (child –July 22, 1856-May 7, 1872 –daughter of 
David Cronen and Sarah Murphy [David and Sarah were married at 
St. Gregory on Aug. 25, 1855, which is the second marriage ever performed at 
St. Gregory -Clarence Schad claims that David died of rabies and needed to be 
tied to a bed until he died] -kept at the Oschwald Orphanage)
kept at the Oschwald Orphanage)


MARIA CRONON   cemetery #22

Name: Crenon, Maria
D.: 4/7/1870
B.:
Reg. D.: 11/28/1870
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 75 yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: State Of Iowa
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #:


EDMUND CROWE   cemetery #44
 
Death Certificate Volume #81 Page 311
Edmund Kenneth Crowe/age 92 yrs.
b: 17 Sep 1887, Illinois
d. 21 Aug 1980, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc/cause: myocardial infarction
white/male/widowed
railroad car repairman for Chicago Northwestern Railroad
father: Fred Crowe/mother: unknown
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Edmund K. Crowe, 92, of Manitowoc, who resided at Shady Lane Home, died Thursday, 
August 21, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Cemetery 
by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Manitowoc with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Crowe was born September 17, 1887 at Riverside, Ill., son of the late Mr and 
Mrs. Fred Crowe.  He married Odelia Dornsky Sept 6, 1916, at Manitowoc. She preceded 
him in death March 24, 1960.  He was employed with Chicago Northwestern Railroad 
Company until his retirement in 1953 and was past worthy president and a 46 year 
member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 706 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a sister-in-law and two nieces.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.  There will be no 
Sunday evening visitation.
From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, 22 August 1980, page 3, columns 4-5
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[Edmund K. Crowe/d. 21 Aug 1980/age 92 yrs]


HAROLD CROWE   cemetery #44

Harold E. Crowe, 58, of 707 N. Eight St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Cyril Van Heeswyck will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Crowe was born Apr. 16, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward S. 
and Ellen V. Morris Crowe. He graduated from Sacred Heart School and 
Lincoln High School. He married Laurie Barbier June 10, 1939, at Manitowoc 
and always resided in the city. He owned and operated the Pilot Printing 
Co., Manitowoc, for 40 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Sacred 
Heart Parish, Ushers Club of the parish, longtime active member of the 
Knights of Columbus Council No. 710, currently serving as the fraternal 
advocate, past president and secretary of Columbia Inc., and member of the 
Manitowoc County Historical Society.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where the 
Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus members at 7:30 p.m. 
Sacred Heart Parish and Catholic Women's Club will meet at 8 p.m. for prayer 
service. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 710.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 17, 1973
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[d. 01-16-1973/age 58 yrs.]


LAURA I. CROWE   cemetery #44

Mrs. Laure I. Crowe, 67, of 707 N. Eight St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home and 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
William Zimmer will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Crowe, nee Laure Barbier, was born March 20, 1910, at Quebec, Canada, 
daughter of the late Otto and Imelda Fournier Barbier. She was educated in 
the Cato area and was married to Harold Crowe June 10, 1939, at Manitowoc. 
She was a nurses aide at Holy Family Hospital for 11 years, retiring in 1975. 
She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Women's Club of Manitowoc. Mr. 
Crowe preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1973.
Survivors include a son, three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two 
brothers, Gene, of Manitowoc and Albert, of Phillips: two sisters, Mrs. Jeanne 
Hendricks and Mrs. Cele Ruether, of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A son, 
Michael, and a brother, Marcelin, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, 
where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1977
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[widow of Harold E. Crowe] (20 Mar 1910/Mar 1977/SSDI)


MICHAEL CROWE   cemetery #44

Michael Crowe, one-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crowe of 816 York 
Street, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family hospital.
The body of the infant will be removed from the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral 
home to Sacred Heart Catholic church at 9 a.m. Saturday where services 
will be conducted by the Rev. L.M. Schorn. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Surviving in addition to the parents are three other young children, a 
brother, and two sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); the maternal 
grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Otto Barbier of Branch and the paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. E.S. Crowe of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Ocotber 8, 1948 P. 2
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[d. 10-07-1948/age 28 days/bur. on Bartley Morris lot]


ODELIA CROWE   cemetery #44

Mrs. Edmund Crowe, 74, of 1235 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been removed the 
day before.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Odelia Donarsky was born at Manitowoc May 25, 1885, daughter of 
the late Joseph and Anna Miller Donarsky. She went to Riverside, Ill. as a 
young woman and resided there until married at Manitowoc Sept. 6, 1916 to 
Edmund Crowe.
Mrs. Crowe was a member of St. Ann Altar Society of the church and the 
auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Surviving are the husband, a sister, Mrs. Mary Pentony, of Manitowoc and 
two nieces.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. The Eagles Auxiliary will conduct a service at 
8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1960 P. 14
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[d. 03-24-1960/age 74 yrs./wife of Edmund Crowe]


WILLIAM CROWE   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1908:
Death Friday, after a 5-month illness with a spinal malady, of 50-year 
old farmer Wm. Crowe in Liberty, a brother of Mr. E.S. Crowe, Editor of 
the local “Pilot”. He leaves a widow and 5 children.
************
William (July 11,1858-Sept. 11, 1908 –husband of 
Ellen nee O'Shea –son of Michael Crowe and Margareth Welsh 
died from "tuberculosis of vertebrae" and "pneumonia") – no stone


HAVER CROZINGER   cemetery #21

Name: Crozinger, Haver
D.: 5/2/1867
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 
Sex: M
Age at Death: 16 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:Rev. Ambros Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #:


ISADOR CSIDA   cemetery #21

Isidore Csida, 97, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Wednesday morning at St. Mary 
Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday, at Christianson Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The 
Rev. Cyril Dickrell will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Csida was born April 4, 1875, in Hungary. He married Anna Konz 
Jan. 22, 1898, at Patterson, N.J. She preceded him in death in 1950.
Survivors include four sons, Steve, of Suring, Joe and Henry, of 
Sheboygan and Jerome, of Reedsville; five daughters, Mrs. Anna Kuenne, 
of Sheboygan, Mrs. Joseph Knier, of Rt. 2, Kiel, Mrs. Clarence Koeppen, 
of Rt. 1, Valders, Mrs. Herman Bratz, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harold Sohn, 
of Rt. 2, Kiel; 19 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Five 
children, one grandson and a great granddaughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home at St. Nazianz after 7 p.m. Thursday, 
where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1972
********
Isidore (April 4, 1875-June 21, 1972 –husband of 
Anna nee Konz –parents are marked as "unknown" on death 
record –farmer –born Hungary –died from "carcinoma of 
prostate, 5 years –arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, 
emphysema and bronchitis")


JEFFREY CSIDA   cemetery #53

Jeffrey D. Csida, 18, of Reedsville, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Jeffrey Csida was born Sept. 6, 1952, at Manitowoc, son of Jerome and 
Ruth Karstaedt Csida. He was graduated from Reedsville High School with 
the class of 1970. He was presently attending the Lakeshore Technical 
Institute in Manitowoc and had been employed at the Ariens Co., 
Brillion.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Monday until 
10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of srvices. The 
casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1971
************
Reedsville Youth, Jeffrey Csida Dies After Beating
Authorities said Tuesday that there were no new developments to report in
the investigation of the Jeffrey D. Csida homicide case.
Csida, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Csida of 606 Mill St.,
Reedsville, was found beaten and lying in a ditch one mile south of Cato,
at about 8:27 A.M. Friday. The youth died of a skull fracture about seven
hours later at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc.
The fatal injury had been caused by a blunt instrument, Dr. Theodore A.
Teitgen, County Coroner, reported following the autopsy.
Authorities as yet have made no announcement regarding the motive in the
slaying.
Some items have been forwarded to the state crime laboratory. Dist. Atty.
Allan J. Deehr said Monday. He also stated that no one had been taken into
custody nor had any complaints been issued.
Funeral Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Jeffrey Csida were at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at St. John
and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Robert
Wendland officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.
Jeffrey Csida was born Sept. 6, 1952, at Manitowoc, son of Jerome and
Ruth Karstaedt Csida. He was graduated from Reedsville High School with
the Class of 1970. He was presently attending the Lakeshore Technical
Institute in Manitowoc and had been employed at Ariens Co. in Brillion.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
(No newspaper named or date)


GRACE A. CULLIGAN     cemetery #89D

Grace A. Culligan, age 89, a former Two Rivers resident, 
died Tuesday morning, March 23, 2004, at Lake Geneva Manor, 
Lake Geneva.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 
27, 2004, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care 
Center, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
William O'Brien with burial of the cremated remains at Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, at a later date.
Grace was born on March 14, 1915, in Manitowoc, daughter of
the late Walter and Alice Bedford Abel. On Sept. 2, 1937, the
former Grace Abel married William J. Culligan at St. Luke
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on Sept. 
19, 1987. Grace was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company 
until her retirement in 1977. She was a former member of St. 
Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Eagles Auxiliary and 
Veterans Auxiliary of Two Rivers. She enjoyed bowling, golf 
and watching the (article clipped off)
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, two grandchildren,
and three great-grandchildren, three sisters, one brother and 
sister-in-law. Grace was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, 
Cynthia Culligan in 1998, and one sister, Vivian Donkey.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Klein & Stangel 
Funeral Home on Saturday, March 27, 2004 from 10:30 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, no date.


MARGUERITE M. CULLIGAN   cemetery #89D



Marguerite M. Culligan, age 90, a resident of Village Green East, 
Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Thursday evening March 11, 2004 at 
the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday March 15, 2004 
at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, St. Luke Site, Two 
Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
She was born April 26, 1913 in the town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, 
the daughter of the late Frank & Selina (Junio) Culligan. She 
attended school at the Lincoln Town Schoolhouse until 1924 when she 
moved to Two Rivers with her family and attended St. Luke's Catholic
School. Marguerite was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Co. for 
many years, until her retirement in 1976. She enjoyed traveling a lot 
throughout the United States, and also Europe. In her later years, 
after retirement, she enjoyed watching TV and playing cards. She was 
a longtime member of St. Luke Parish, Ladies of St. Luke, Two Rivers 
Eagles Auxilary, and the Two Rivers Senior Center.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law, along with many nieces and 
nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends 
of Village Green East.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, 
Genevieve Kirchman and Esther Falk, and four brothers, Earl, William,
Clarence and Wallace Culligan.
Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, 
Two Rivers after 10 a.m. on Monday until the time of mass at 11 a.m. 
There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Culligan 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 13, 2004


WALLY J. CULLIGAN    #89D

Wally J. Culligan, age 83, of Two Rivers, died early Monday, 
Feb. 24, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. A 
memorial Mass will be held at noon on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003 
at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish Sacred Heart site, Two Rivers.
The Rev. William G. O'Brien will officiate at the service, 
with burial of the cremated remains in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Wally was born Oct. 27, 1919 in the town of Lincoln, Kewaunee 
County, a son of the late Frank and Salina Juno Culligan. He 
attended St. Luke's Grade School in Two Rivers, and Washington 
High School, graduating with the class of 1937. On Sept. 10, 
1941, he married Dorothy Gronowski at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. Wally served with the U.S. Army-Air Force 
as a radio operator on a C-47 in the CBT Theater, entering 
service on Dec. 15, 1942, serving until Oct. 4, 1945. While in 
the military, he also attended Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, 
graduating in 1943. After being discharged from service, he was
employed with Hamilton Industries for a number of years, before 
becoming an insurance agent with the Prudential Insurance Co. 
He worked for Prudential for 30 years until his retirement. 
After retiring, Wally also served as custodian of Sacred Heart 
Parish, Two Rivers. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing 
and golfing. He was also an avid Packer fan and played a lot of 
softball with Gauthier Meats softball team. He hit the first home 
run at Walsh Field in Two Rivers. He was a long time member of 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the VFW Post #1248, Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife: Dorothy; two sons and daughters-in-law,
two daughters and one son-in-law, eight grandchildren, three 
great-grandchildren, and three stepgrandchildren. He is further 
survived by one sister, and two sisters-in-law, many nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the 
Fisherman Parish - Sacred Heart site, Two Rivers, after 11 a.m. 
on Thursday until the time of Mass at noon.
The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting
the family with arrangements.
A special "thank you" to all the caring nurses at Aurora Medical
Center, especially Kitty of the VNA, who went above and beyond 
the call of duty. We will be forever in your debt!
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 26, 2003


CATHERINE CUMBERLIDGE   cemetery #44

MRS. CUMBERLIDGE PASSES
Death claimed one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc Saturday night 
when Mrs. James Cumberlidge, mother of George Cumberlidge passed away 
at the hospital. Death was due to pneumonia and her fatal illness was 
of but few days duration.
Mrs. Cumberlidge was past 90 years of age, having been born at Utica, 
New York, November 16, 1835. She came to Manitowoc county fifty-three 
years ago but after seven years moved to Sheboygan and for many years 
resided there. She was married in 1860 to Mr. Cumberlidge, who preceded 
her in death years ago. Mrs. Cumberlidge returned here to make her home 
with her only son George her only survivor besides one grandchild, Mrs. 
George Clark, and a Great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from the George 
Cumberlidge home at 2, the Rev. Lewis officiating. Burial will be at 
Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1926 P. 2


ANNA B. CUMMINGS    cemetery #55  

Mrs. Anna B. Cummings, 88, of Reedsville died Tuesday afternoon at Holy
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at
Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 
Maple Grove.  The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Mrs. Cummings, nee Anna Morrissey was born Sept. 14, 1883, in the Town of
Maple Grove, daughter of the late James and Mary Mulloy Morrissey.  She was
married to William Cummings in June 1909 at St. Patrick Catholic Church,
Maple Grove.  He proceeded her in death in October 1943.  Mrs. Cummings was
one of the first graduates from Manitowoc County Teachers College.  She was 
a teacher in Brown and Manitowoc counties.  She was a member of St. Patrick
Altar Society and honorary member of American Legion Auxiliary Gosz-Novak
Post No. 199.
Survivors include two sons Raymond J., of Park Ridge, Ill. and Leonard, of
Milwaukee: six daughters, Mrs. Ed (Lucy) Tikalsky of Brillion, Mrs. Victor
(Lorraine) Kapinos, of Maribel, Mrs. Erwin (Alyce) Lemberger, of Rt. 1,
Whitelaw, Mrs. Arthur(Bernice) Pritzl of Rt. W, Reedsville, Mrs.
Joseph (Lenore) Typner, of Whitelaw and Mrs. James (Anna Marie) Burich of
Clintonville; a sister, Mrs. William (Agnes) Monahan, of Green Bay; 47
grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.  Two sons, a daughter, 16 
brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 pm, American Legion Auxiliary prayer service at 8:20 p.m. 
and Altar Society Rosary at 8:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald-Times; p.3 col 3; Wednesday 13 Sept 1972
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


KATHERINE (KILLEN) CUMMINGS   cemetery #44

Wife Is Found Dead in Home,
Mrs. Cummings, 34, Drowns in Bath Tub
Mrs. Bernard Cummings, 34, collapsed and fell face forward into the bath tub 
at the home, 530 North Fourth street, Thursday night and drowned.
Her plight was discoverd by her husband when he returned home shortly before 
11 o'clock from attending an Izaak Walton league meeting. The water was still 
running in the tub. He summoned help. Officers Joseph Michel and Paul Dahlgren 
responded with the ambulance and firemen followed with the inhalator.(photo) 
Officer Dahlgren started artificial respiration and Michel and fireman Kenneth 
Mueller helped Dahlgren in first aid while other firemen administered oxygen. 
Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who was summoned, theorized that Mrs. Cummings had 
bent over the running faucet in the tub to rinse her hair after a shampoo and 
suffered a fainting spell.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cummings will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. 
James church, the Rev. F.S. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
She was born Catherine Killen in 1915, the daughter of the late Sherman Killen 
and Mrs. Mabel Lounsbury. Her mother died in 1941.
She was married to Bernard Cummings in 1940. He is the only survivor.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and St. Margaret Guild of St. James church.
Friends may call at the Frazier mortuary after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 12, 1950 P. 1
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[Katherine Mary Cummings/d. 05-11-1950/age 34 yrs./bur. on Mary L. Smith lot]


KENNETH R. CUMMINGS   cemetery #44



Kenneth R. Cummings, age 83, formerly of Manitowoc, died 
at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, on Saturday, May
7, 2005.
Ken was born Oct. 16, 1921 at Manitowoc, son of the late
John and Rose (Trost) Cummings. He graduated from Lincoln 
High School in 1939. On Feb. 14, 1950, he married Helen 
Wolfe at Manitowoc. Helen died in October 1987. They
celebrated 37 years together. Ken was employed as a sales
representative for the corrugated container industry prior 
to his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II serving 
from Sept. 23, 1942 to Dec. 20, 1945 in the U.S. Marines in 
the Central Pacific. Ken was a member of the First Presbyterian 
Church. Ken enjoyed golfing and was an avid hunter.
Survivors include his two daughters, his son, and grandchildren.
Private family graveside services were held at Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Cummings 
family.
Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 2005


MARY CUMMINGS   cemetery #55 

Dies Sunday at Her Son's
Mrs Mary Cummings, 83, Will be buried Wednesday
Mrs. Mary Cummings, 83, nee Mary Welch, died Sunday evening at the home of
her son William, town of Cato, as the result of a stroke.  Funeral services
will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Patrick's Catholic
church at Maple Grove.  Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
The deceased was born August 13, 1851 in Connecticut.  She came to Manitowoc
county in 1864 and has made her home here ever since.  In 1870 she was
married to Mr. Cummings, who preceded her in death a number of years ago.
Survivors include three daughters, a son, a brother and a sister (names have
been omitted because of living individuals.
The deceased was a member of the Altar Society of St. Patrick's church.
Manitowoc Herald -Times p 2 C5; Monday 19 Nov 1934
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


MICHAEL J. CUMMINGS    cemetery #55 

Michael J. Cummings, 59, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday evening at 
home following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral home and 
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove.  The Rev. Alois
Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Cummings was born Mar. 18, 1911, in the Town of Cato, son of the late
William Cummings and Mrs. Anna B. Cummings.  He married Mildred Treichel 
Nov. 26, 1936 at Maple Grove.  He farmed in the Town of Cato all his life. 
Mr. Cummings was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Church.
Survivors include his wife, five sons, five daughters, two brothers, Raymond of
Chicago and Leonard of Milwaukee; six sisters, Mrs. Edward Tikalsky of
Brillion, Mrs. Victor Kapinos of Rt. 1, Maribel, Mrs. Arthur Pritzl of Rt. 
1, Reedsville, Mrs. Ervin Lemberger of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Joseph Typner of
Whitelaw and Mrs. James Burich of Rt. 3, Clintonville; 17 grandchildren and
neices and nephews. A sister and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where a Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times; Thur 18 Feb 1971; p.Main; c2
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


MILDRED A. CUMMINGS    cemetery #55  

Mildred A. Cummings, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Reedsville
on Sunday Oct 22, 2000 at the age of 85.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am Wednesday, October 25, 
2000, at St. Mary Parish in Reedsville.  The Rev. Ronald Colombo will officiate.
Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple Grove.
She was born Sept 3, 1915, in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late
John and Mable (Junker) Treichel.  She married Michael J. Cummings on
November 26, 1936 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove.  Together
they worked the family farm in Grimms until his death on February 17, 1971.
She worked at the Sentry Food store in Reedsville until her retirement.
Mildred also was a volunteer worker for the Nutrition Program at the
Reedsville Manor from 1980 until April of this year.  She was a member of 
St. Mary St. Patrick Congregation, Reedsville and the Altar Society.
Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law; four daughters and 
sons-in-law; 23 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and six step
grandchildren.  She is further survived by two sisters and one
brother-in-law; a step sister; one brother-in-law and ten sisters-in-law; 
a special family friend and many nieces, nephews and friends.  She was preceded 
in death by her husband, Michael, a daughter, Jo Anne, September 23, 1993, 
a son William, May 4, 1998; one grandchild, one great grandchild, two brothers, 
one step brother, six brothers-in-law, one step sister-in-law and one step 
brother-in-law.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Wieting Funeral Home in
Reedsville from 4-8 pm on Tuesday (TONIGHT) and then on Wednesday from 9-10
a.m. when family rites will be held.  The Rosary will be recited by the Altar
Society at 7 pm Tuesday (TONIGHT) and a parish prayer service will be held 
at 7:30 pm led by Sr. Marlene Greatens on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter; Tuesday 24 Oct 2000; pg A2 Col 3-4
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


MYRTLE CUMMINGS    cemetery #55  

Funeral services for Miss Myrtle E. Cummings, 25, daughter of Mrs. William
Cummings, Grimms, who fell to her death Friday evening from the fourth 
floor of an adminstration building in Washington, will be held at 9:30 am Tuesday
at the St. Patrick's Catholic church at Maple Grove.  Burial will be in the
church cemetery.
The body may be viewed tonight at the Cummings home in Grimms.
Manitowoc Herald Times; p.2 col 5; Monday 15 Apr 1946
**********
Myrtle Cummings Plunges to Her Death from VA Building
        Grimms Girl, 25, Dies in Washington
Myrtle E. Cummings, 25, daughter of Mrs. William Cummings of Grimms, 
plunged to her death late yesterday afternoon from a fourth floor window in the
Veterans' administration offices in Washington, DC.
Detective Sergeant Harold C. Huffman said in a scribbled note found tucked 
in the girl's dress carried her name and the names of Mr. and Mrs. Laurie
Nettles with whom she resided in Arlington, just outside Washington.
Huffman said Miss Cummings left the office after closing time with two girl
companions.  He quoted the girls as saying Miss Cummings returned to her
office for her umbrella.  Police said no one observed the girl fall to her
death but a night employee was attracted to an open window and swinging
window shade.
The body was found in an areaway about 20 feet below the street level.
Doctors said Miss Cummings apparently died instantly.  Huffman said 
heelmarks were found on the window ledge.
Pvt. R.J. Cummings, brother of Miss Cummings, formerly stationed in
Washington with the signal corps and now with a business machine company
there, was notified of his sister's death late last night by a telephone 
call from Grimms.  He made immediate arrangements to bring her body to Grimms.
Mrs. Cummings was notified that her daughter was killed in an accident at
about 7 o'clock last night.
Miss Cummings was formerly employed in the offices of the Aluminum Goods
Manufacturing company in Manitowoc and at the Holy Family hospital here and
the St. Vincent hospital in Green Bay.  She went to Washington just a year
ago, her family said today.  During the war she did decoding work for the
government.  At the end of the war she transferred to the Veterans
administration.
Miss Cummings was born Nov 26, 1921 in Grimms.  She attended the Grimms 
grade school and was graduated from the Reedsville high school.
Survivors besides her mother include three brothers, Raymond of Washington,
Michael J. Cummings of Grimms and Leonard Cummings of Milwaukee, and six
sisters, Mrs. Lucy Tikalsky of Brillon, Mrs. Lorraine Kapinos of Maribel,
Mrs. Alice Lemberger of Whitelaw, Mrs. Bernice Pritzl of Grimms, Miss 
Leone Cummings of Manitowoc and Miss Ann Marie Cummings at home.
Manitowoc Herald-Times; p 1, col 4; Saturday 13 Apr 1946
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


ROBERT CUMMINGS    cemetery #55  

MANITOWOC MAN DIES AT FLINT, BURIAL HERE
Messages received today from Flint, Mich., brought news of the death in 
that city of Robert Cummings of this city and the body will be brought to 
Grimms, his former home for burial, arriving ( next line is unclear), 
services will probably be held Monday.
Mr. Cummings left here a year ago and was employed with the Chevrolet 
company at Flint as a salesman.  His family residing on North Sixth street, this
city, was planning to join him at Flint shortly.  Decedent is survived by 
his wife, two children and by his aged mother, a brother and
four sisters.
The Manitowoc Herald-Times; Friday, 9 Sept 1927; p.2, col 5
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


WILLIAM CUMMINGS   cemetery #55  

William Cummings, 63, a farmer residing near Grimms, died Saturday night,
following a year's illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Patrick's
Catholic church at Maple Grove.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Cummings was born on a farm near Grimms in 1880 and in 1908 married 
Miss Anna B. Morrisey.  They located on the present farm.  He was a member of 
the Holy Name Society and also served several years as a member of the school
board.
Survivors are the widow: three sons, Michael, on the home farm, Raymond,
Washington DC, PFC Leonard in the armed services at Dyersbury, Tenn; seven
daughters, Mrs. Lucy Tikalsky, Brillion; Mrs. Lorraine Kapinos, Maribel; 
Mrs. Alice Lemberger, Whitelaw; Mrs. Bernice Pritzel, Anne Marie, Grimms, Myrtle
and Leonore of this City; two sisters, Mrs. William Siegle of Oconto Falls,
Mrs. Mary Janse, Kaukauna and 12 grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Cummings home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times; Monday, 18 Oct 1943; p 2; col 5
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


WILLIAM CUMMINGS   cemetery #40

TOWN LIBERTY WAR VETERAN DEAD, AGED 76
William Cummings, civil war veteran and pioneer resident of Manitowoc county died 
at the family home in the Town of Liberty following an illness due to infirmities 
incident to old age. Deceased was 76 years of age and was born in the town of 
Liberty, not far from the place where he has always made his home. During the 
Civil war he served with one of the Wisconsin regiments and upon his return from 
the service again took up his home in the county. Shortly after his return he was 
married to Miss Minnie Lippert, the wife who with nine children survives to mourn 
his loss. The children are Louis, Fredrick, William Jr., and John, all of this 
county, Mrs. Rusch of Liberty, Mrs. Herman Vetter and Mrs. Annie Jonas of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Charles Pleuss of Newton and Mrs. Herman Lohse who made her home 
with her parents. One sister, Mrs. August Fenske of Liberty also survives. The 
funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the late home and service will be 
held at the Liberty church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1920 P. 5


JOHN R. CURRENS, DR.

Two Rivers Mayor 65 Years Young Today
DR. J. R. CURRENS (with a photo above)
(Special to Herald News)
TWO RIVERS, Jan. 26.-When Mayor John R. Currens reached his offices in the city 
hall this morning he found the desks banked with flowers and dozens of messages 
awaiting him, tendering felicitations on his birthday, this, being the sixty-
fifth anniversary of Two Rivers' physician-mayor, one of the most popular and 
efficient officials the city has ever had.
During the day Mayor Currens received a number of callers, including several 
friends from Manitowoc who made the trip here to personally convey their well 
wishes. Mayor Currens was able to attend to little official business today, 
being kept busy answering phone calls and greeting visitors.
Mayor Currens has been engaged in practice as a physician here for forty-two 
years and has been a leader among men actively engaged in the building up of 
Two Rivers and its fame. His genial personality, keen insight into business 
matters and his wholesoulded enthusiasm for the city has achieved a great 
deal for the town which is proud to honor him as chief executive, which 
position he has held several terms.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1920 P. 8


ELIZABETH M. CURRY   cemetery #82

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Curry, age 80, of Kiel died at Willowdale Nursing and 
Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein.
She was the former Elizabeth Bulkow,daughter of the late Clarence and Mary 
Jeffrey Bulkow.
On August 27, 1948 she married William C. Curry Sr. at St. Mark's Lutheran 
Church in Sheboygan. The couple shared 53 wonderful years of marriage before 
her husband preceded her in death on September 24, 2000.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, William; her parents, Clarence 
and Mary Bulkow and her step-mother, Betty Zurheide Bulkow.
Memorial services for Betty was held September 12, 2009 at First Presbyterian 
Church, Kiel with Rev. Cheryl LePak officiating. Burial will take place in 
the Kiel City Cemetery. 
No newspaper named, Sept. 7, 2009


WILLIAM C. CURRY   cemetery #82

News of W. C. Curry’s Death Shocked Local Residents
This city was grieved last Thursday evening, when residents learned 
of the death of William C. Curry, aged 49, of Whitewater, the 
son-in-iaw of C. J. Meiselwitz of this city. Mr. Curry had passed
away rather unexpectedly at his home.
Mr. Curry was a member of the 89th Division, Heavy Artillery, in the 
World War, and was a member of the Whitewater American Legion. During 
the war he was gassed and has suffered ill effects of this ever since.
On December 31, 1921 he was married to Miss Henrietta Meiselwitz of 
this city, by the late Rev. William Arpke of Chilton. After their 
marriage he conducted a drug store in Tomah for several years, and then 
moved to Random Lake, where he operated a drug store. He also was employ-
ed in the New Holstein drug store for some time. During the years of 1932 
to 1937 he acted as postmaster in this city. For the past three years 
he operated a drug store in Whitewater, where he was working up an 
exceptionally fine business.
Mr. Curry was born in Viroqua, the son of Mitchell and Margaret McCall-
Curry on May 7, 1891. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, and son, 
his mother, Mrs. Margaret Curry; a sister, Mrs. Ed. Schoot, and a 
brother, Lawrence, all of Tomah.
Funeral services were conducted here at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon 
from the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Zimmermann, 
pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and the Rev. Frank Bahr of the 
Episcopal church of Whitewater officiating. Burial was made in the local
cemetery.
Mrs. E. M. Duecker and Melvin C. Timm rendered the selections “In the 
Sweet By and By,” “Have Thine Own Way Lord,” and ‘Neath the Shadow of 
His Wing.”
Pallbearers were Norbert Miller, Winford H. Johnson, William A. Martin, 
Earl Lehner, Arno Keppler, and L. H. Schaar. The American Legion of 
this city attended the funeral in a body, and escorted the remains to 
the grave, where taps were observed, and a salute given by the firing 
squad.
Relatives and friends from Chicago, Random Lake, Whitewater, and Tomah 
attended the last rites, and several members of the American Legion and 
Lions Club of Whitewater also attended.


LEONA CURTIS   cemetery #89C

Mrs. Leona Curtis, 63, of 1004-18th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud 
officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Curtis was born June 21, 1908, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late John 
and Theresa Kerscher Kock. She attended Two Rivers elementary schools and 
Washington High School. She was employed in the Hamilton Mfg. Co. office for 
25 years and was married to Leslie Curtis in 1963 at Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband; a son, a sister, and five nieces and nephews. 
A daughter preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. Memorial services 
will be at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 24, 1971
(Note: Apparently the newspaper got the name of the cemetery wrong)


ROY D. CURTIS   cemetery #44

Roy D. Curtis, 64, a former Manitowoc resident and for 25 years a foreman at 
Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, died Thursday at St. Mary Hospital, Wausau. He 
had been residing at Schofield since 1947.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born Dec. 23, 1895, at Merrill, Wis. He moved to Manitowoc while a young 
man and July 27, 1923, married the former Helen Miller. When he retired in 1947 
he moved to Schofield where he and his wife have been running a trailer court 
and operating tourist cabins.
Survivors include his wife and four sister.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be prayed at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1960
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[d. 01-28-1960 at Wausau WI/age 64 yrs.]


DONALD A. CYR   cemetery #44

Donald A. Cyr, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2007. 
Mr. Cyr, was a resident of Milwaukee for the past 40 years. He retired from 
Western Union after 40 years of service. During his employment, Mr. Cyr started 
as a messenger boy and was promoted to a variety of managerial and administrative 
positions. He worked for Kmart as a manager for 10 years retiring in 1984. He 
also served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Cyr was an avid HAM operator, a 
member of the Barber Shoppers, and was a lifelong learner teaching himself the 
new technology of the times. 
He is survived by his wife, Ruth (nee Baeckman); daughters. Also survived by six 
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by his mother, Ella (nee Raiche) Cyr, father Albert Cyr, and 
Sister Donald Marie (Irene Cry). (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 9:30 a.m., from the Funeral Home, to 
St. Roman Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Visitation will be held Monday evening at the Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m., 
with Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association, or four Seasons 
Hospice Palliative Care are appreciated. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 2007 
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(b. 18 Aug 1919/d. 10 May 2007/SSDI)


JEAN E. CZECHANSKI  cemetery #89D

Jean E. Czechanski, 73, of Two Rivers, died Thursday morning 
at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke's
Catholic Church. Rev. James Johnson officiating and burial
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
She was born December 17, 1917, in Milwaukee, daughter of
the late Walter and Florence Steffen Shelton. She married
Walter Czechanski in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in
1986. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Lukes.
Survivors include four grandsons, a brother, nieces and
nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a son,
Thomas and a daughter-in-law, Joan, three sisters, Bernice,
Ruth and Dorothy.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two
Rivers, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
Parish Memorial will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, no date.


WALTER CZECHANSKI    cemetery #89D

Funeral card:

WALTER CZECHANSKI
October 7, 1915
September 20, 1986


ALBERT CZEKALA   cemetery #43a

Albert J. Czekala St., 60, of 802 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will 
officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Czekala was born March 10, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of John Czekala and the 
late Catherine Novak Czekala. On May 23, 1933, he married Alice Kadow at Northeim. 
He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, and was a member of the Manitowoc 
County Fish and Game Protective Assn.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.), 
his father, John Czekala, Sr., three brothers, John J., Victor and Emil, eight 
grandchildren of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a memorial service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 12, 1971


CECELIA R. CZERWONKA     cemetery #32

Cecelia R. Czerwonka, age 88, a resident of St. Mary's Home, 
Manitowoc, formerly of Two Rivers, died early Friday, Jan. 17, 
2003 at St. Mary's Home, after a lengthy struggle with
Alzheimer's.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21,
2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - St. Luke Site, Two 
Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with entombment to follow in 
Knollwood Memorial Park and Chapel Mausoleum, Highway 310, 
Manitowoc.
Cecelia was born Dec. 17, 1914, at Rosholt, Wi., a daughter 
of the late John and Martha Wanta Dzwonkoski. She attended 
grade school in Rosholt and was a graduate of, Rosholt High 
School. In June of 1936, she married William H. Czerwonka in 
Rosholt, Wi. In 1939, the couple purchased the Clover Farm 
Store in Rosholt, from Cecelia's father. The family moved to 
Two Rivers in 1962, when they purchased the Red Owl Store on 
Washington Street. In 1969, they built a new Red Owl Food Store,
today known as Bill's Pick 'N Save, located at 1010 22nd St.
The store is currently owned and operated by their son and
daughter-in-law.
Cele also owned and managed the House of Fabrics Store, located 
next to the Red Owl Store, for a number of years, until 1978. 
She then became bookkeeper and Health and Beauty Aides Manager 
for the Red Owl Store, retiring in 1985. The couple then enjoyed
spending the winters at their home in Phoenix, Az., until her
illness forced her into nursing home care. She was a longtime
member of St. Luke Catholic Church; she was very dedicated to 
the family owned business, and enjoyed cooking, bird watching 
and her family.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, two daughters 
and sons-in-law, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 
She is further survived by one sister, one sister-in-law, many 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William, on Nov. 16, 
1998; a daughter, Carol Silverman; and five brothers and two 
sisters: Justin, George, Hubert, Felix, Onufry (Fritz), Isabelle, 
and Sr. Mary Lydia Dzwonkoski.
Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - St. Luke
Site, after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, until the time of Mass at 11
a.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the 
Czerwonka family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 19, 2003